Post by pmo125 on Feb 23, 2013 19:10:31 GMT -5

Not that I had put any stock into that lineup leak, but the fact that Jay Z will Be with JT at Soldier Field on July 22nd pretty much rules out either of them as a headliner, I would think. I would also say that you can pretty much bank on 1 of the 6 HL spots being taken up by Mumford.

Post by Pops on Feb 25, 2013 16:48:23 GMT -5

Yeah - I saw that. I knew he had played on some albums, but didn't know if he'd ever toured with NIN before. I've always loved watching him - whether solo, Talking Heads, or King Crimson. Looking forward to this.

Post by zionstorm on Feb 27, 2013 20:48:48 GMT -5

Are there any credible Lolla rumors so far? I haven't been since 2010 but loved it last time I was there. Me, my girlfriend and some others are interested in heading to Chicago this year in addition to Roo.

Post by jorgerdz on Mar 11, 2013 15:55:53 GMT -5

Never been to Lolla before but a few friends and I are going to make the trip from Atlanta this year. We're really excited about it, and since none of us have ever been I figured I would ask if there is anything I should know about this particular fest that I wouldn't find out elsewhere?

As someone else said, plan your schedule pretty well, moving from stage to stage will take you a long time and you'll get really tired. Book a hotel near the downtown area, being further away from there will make things very difficult, especially if you are trying to make some after shows. I've never actually been to an after show because of the age restrictions and the availability of tickets, but if you want to go to some get ready to buy them as soon as they come out, they sell out really fast. Lolla ends at 10 PM everyday so you better plan something else if you don't want to go to bed at 11. It usually starts at 12 PM and there are some great artists that play earlier, so get there soon (I've seen Walk The Moon, Dr. Dog, Titus Andronicus, First Aid Kit, Oberhofer, etc. all before 2). And try the deep dish.

Post by riversideroo on Mar 11, 2013 17:19:14 GMT -5

I go every year. It helped that I lived in Chicago up until a year ago but now I have to travel like the rest of you.

Fun time, not Roo, but a great festival on it's own right.

Kind of nice to go back to a room and sleep in an actual bed. It was also nice to wait out the giant storm this last year in a bar before heading in for the day.

Anyone who hasn't done it...should!

I'm sad because my friend's band is playing Lolla this year but not Roo. Last time he played Roo he gave me his artist passes when they left and I chilled back stage for a bunch of shows. Met Cat Power and Phil Lesh which was very cool. Stood next to some of the guys from Umphrey's while watching Zappa which was also a fun time.

Post by PosterNutbag on Mar 11, 2013 19:12:50 GMT -5

Never been to Lolla before but a few friends and I are going to make the trip from Atlanta this year. We're really excited about it, and since none of us have ever been I figured I would ask if there is anything I should know about this particular fest that I wouldn't find out elsewhere?

As someone else said, plan your schedule pretty well, moving from stage to stage will take you a long time and you'll get really tired. Book a hotel near the downtown area, being further away from there will make things very difficult, especially if you are trying to make some after shows. I've never actually been to an after show because of the age restrictions and the availability of tickets, but if you want to go to some get ready to buy them as soon as they come out, they sell out really fast. Lolla ends at 10 PM everyday so you better plan something else if you don't want to go to bed at 11. It usually starts at 12 PM and there are some great artists that play earlier, so get there soon (I've seen Walk The Moon, Dr. Dog, Titus Andronicus, First Aid Kit, Oberhofer, etc. all before 2). And try the deep dish.

Thank ya thank ya. Hotel won't be a problem, we're staying with a friend who lives off of Lincoln Park so I don't know where that is in reference to the festival, but I do know it is free. Good stuff to know though, will defiantly keep all that in mind esp the ticket sales

Post by papa steve on Mar 11, 2013 20:05:15 GMT -5

I go every year. It helped that I lived in Chicago up until a year ago but now I have to travel like the rest of you.

Fun time, not Roo, but a great festival on it's own right.

Kind of nice to go back to a room and sleep in an actual bed. It was also nice to wait out the giant storm this last year in a bar before heading in for the day.

Anyone who hasn't done it...should!

I'm sad because my friend's band is playing Lolla this year but not Roo. Last time he played Roo he gave me his artist passes when they left and I chilled back stage for a bunch of shows. Met Cat Power and Phil Lesh which was very cool. Stood next to some of the guys from Umphrey's while watching Zappa which was also a fun time.

Post by pmo125 on Mar 11, 2013 20:56:40 GMT -5

I don't know how anyone could get tired at Lolla. Compared to Bonnaroo, Lolla is super easy. Even if you have to go from one end to the other, is just a short walk across the park. It was more of a pain in the ass before they opened Columbus to festival traffic because crowd congestion was a bitch, but since they made the genius move of adding more space to the grounds, it's nice relaxing festival weekend.

Post by jorgerdz on Mar 11, 2013 22:40:07 GMT -5

As someone else said, plan your schedule pretty well, moving from stage to stage will take you a long time and you'll get really tired. Book a hotel near the downtown area, being further away from there will make things very difficult, especially if you are trying to make some after shows. I've never actually been to an after show because of the age restrictions and the availability of tickets, but if you want to go to some get ready to buy them as soon as they come out, they sell out really fast. Lolla ends at 10 PM everyday so you better plan something else if you don't want to go to bed at 11. It usually starts at 12 PM and there are some great artists that play earlier, so get there soon (I've seen Walk The Moon, Dr. Dog, Titus Andronicus, First Aid Kit, Oberhofer, etc. all before 2). And try the deep dish.

Thank ya thank ya. Hotel won't be a problem, we're staying with a friend who lives off of Lincoln Park so I don't know where that is in reference to the festival, but I do know it is free. Good stuff to know though, will defiantly keep all that in mind esp the ticket sales

I think it's a little far, but if you're with a local I guess you have nothing to worry about. I once stayed at the Palmer House Hilton which is really nice and like two blocks away from the park, it's very convenient to be in that area. Last year we were on a budget so we booked the cheapest thing we could find and ended up in a Ramada about 30 minutes away from the park, it sucked.

I don't know how anyone could get tired at Lolla. Compared to Bonnaroo, Lolla is super easy. Even if you have to go from one end to the other, is just a short walk across the park. It was more of a pain in the ass before they opened Columbus to festival traffic because crowd congestion was a biznatch, but since they made the genius move of adding more space to the grounds, it's nice relaxing festival weekend.

If you're gonna be switching stages a lot it can get quite exhausting, it's like a 15 minute walk between the main stages, it adds up. Plus, there's no tents and barely any shade so you're really in the sun all day. Not saying that I have a problem with it, but everyone I've gone with has told me the same thing.

Post by Pale Hose on Mar 11, 2013 23:05:03 GMT -5

Thank ya thank ya. Hotel won't be a problem, we're staying with a friend who lives off of Lincoln Park so I don't know where that is in reference to the festival, but I do know it is free. Good stuff to know though, will defiantly keep all that in mind esp the ticket sales

I think it's a little far, but if you're with a local I guess you have nothing to worry about. I once stayed at the Palmer House Hilton which is really nice and like two blocks away from the park, it's very convenient to be in that area. Last year we were on a budget so we booked the cheapest thing we could find and ended up in a Ramada about 30 minutes away from the park, it sucked.

I don't know how anyone could get tired at Lolla. Compared to Bonnaroo, Lolla is super easy. Even if you have to go from one end to the other, is just a short walk across the park. It was more of a pain in the ass before they opened Columbus to festival traffic because crowd congestion was a biznatch, but since they made the genius move of adding more space to the grounds, it's nice relaxing festival weekend.

If you're gonna be switching stages a lot it can get quite exhausting, it's like a 15 minute walk between the main stages, it adds up. Plus, there's no tents and barely any shade so you're really in the sun all day. Not saying that I have a problem with it, but everyone I've gone with has told me the same thing.

Lincoln Park is a 15 minute train ride from Lolla, that will be an easy commute.

Post by pmo125 on Mar 12, 2013 6:54:18 GMT -5

Thank ya thank ya. Hotel won't be a problem, we're staying with a friend who lives off of Lincoln Park so I don't know where that is in reference to the festival, but I do know it is free. Good stuff to know though, will defiantly keep all that in mind esp the ticket sales

I think it's a little far, but if you're with a local I guess you have nothing to worry about. I once stayed at the Palmer House Hilton which is really nice and like two blocks away from the park, it's very convenient to be in that area. Last year we were on a budget so we booked the cheapest thing we could find and ended up in a Ramada about 30 minutes away from the park, it sucked.

I don't know how anyone could get tired at Lolla. Compared to Bonnaroo, Lolla is super easy. Even if you have to go from one end to the other, is just a short walk across the park. It was more of a pain in the ass before they opened Columbus to festival traffic because crowd congestion was a biznatch, but since they made the genius move of adding more space to the grounds, it's nice relaxing festival weekend.

If you're gonna be switching stages a lot it can get quite exhausting, it's like a 15 minute walk between the main stages, it adds up. Plus, there's no tents and barely any shade so you're really in the sun all day. Not saying that I have a problem with it, but everyone I've gone with has told me the same thing.

Lollapalooza has tons of shade. The BMI stage and viewing area is completely covered by trees. And if it takes you fifteen minutes to walk across the park, then you're doing something wrong. Like i said, it used to be much harder, but since they opened up Columbus, you can get to the other side in five minutes. I don't care one way or the other, but when I do Lolla in August after Roo in June, which is like six times as large, less shade, longer hours, and less creature comforts. It doesn't even compare. Lola is a cake walk.

Post by pmo125 on Mar 12, 2013 7:02:24 GMT -5

I don't follow the rumors much, but Mumfords gotta be there right? They have yet to be back since 2010, and they've completely blown up since then and have headlined both Coach and Roo. I know most of you could leave them, but if they are there my wife wants to go, which means I get to do Lolla this year again. If they aren't, then probably not. Which sucks.